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Mechanical locking of floor panels with vertical folding

US11725394B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 7, 2021
Grant dateAug 15, 2023
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Expiry dateMay 7, 2041

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/167
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

Floor panels are shown, which are provided with a mechanical locking system on long and short edges allowing installation with vertical folding and where the long edge locking system prevents separation of the short edges during the folding action. Floor panels with mechanical locking systems with a flexible and displaceable tongue allowing easy installation.

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